The sports awards — called the best night in high school sports — will be held May 31, 2019, at Music City Center. The event highlights the top high school athletes in all TSSAA-sanctioned sports along with hockey, lacrosse and swimming.

The red carpet begins at 6 p.m. with the awards show starting at 7 p.m.

"It's been a privilege for us to participate in the Tennessean Sports Awards since 2016 and we are equally proud to be taking part in 2019," said Anthony Kimbrough, chief executive officer of Farm Bureau Health Plans. "We are excited to have Golden Tate, previously an outstanding three-sport athlete at John Paul II in Hendersonville and now a wide receiver for the Eagles, on board for next year's event.

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Middle Tennessee athletes were treated to "the best night in high school sports" at the 2018 Tennessean Sports Awards.
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"We look forward to celebrating a special evening with him and the talented, hard-working student-athletes who are the future of our local communities. Farm Bureau Health Plans is always proud to honor their achievements."

Detroit Lions wide receiver Golden Tate (15) is assisted on the field, during the second half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Wilfredo Lee, AP

Detroit Lions wide receiver Golden Tate looks over his shoulder on a touchdown run on a pass from Matthew Stafford in the first half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018. Eric Gay, AP

Detroit Lions wide receiver Golden Tate (15) scores on a 24-yard touchdown reception against the New York Jets during the second half of an NFL football game in Detroit, Monday, Sept. 10, 2018. Rick Osentoski, AP

New Orleans, LA, USA; Detroit Lions wide receiver Golden Tate (15) is tackled by New Orleans Saints cornerback Brandon Browner (39) in the first quarter of the game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on Sept. 21, 2015. Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports

Detroit Lions wide receiver Golden Tate (15) and San Diego Chargers cornerback Jason Verrett (22) battle for a ball during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015, in San Diego. Alex Gallardo, AP

Detroit Lions Wide Receiver Golden Tate, pictured, and Linebacker Stephen Tulloch host the Lions annual charity softball game at King Boring Field in Dearborn, Mich. on Friday, June 5, 2015. All proceeds from the festivities will support the Stephen Tulloch Foundation and Operation 55, which supplies 55 schools across Detroit with school supplies, technology and equipment for everyday learning to help the students to excel in the classroom. Kimberly P. Mitchell, Detroit Free Press

Officials signal a touchdown by Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Golden Tate, obscured, on the last play against the Green Bay Packers, Monday, Sept. 24, 2012, in Seattle. The Seahawks won 14-12. Stephen Brashear, AP

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Golden Tate is pulled from the end zone by wide receiver Sidney Rice after scoring the winning touchdown against the Green Bay Packers in the fourth quarter on Monday, Sept. 24, 2012, in Seattle. The Seahawks won 14-12. Stephen Brashear, AP

Notre Dame's Golden Tate poses with his trophy after winning the Biletnikoff Award for best receiver at the Home Depot ESPNU College Football Awards in Lake Buena Vista , Fla., Thursday, Dec. 10, 2009. John Raoux, AP

Notre Dame wide receiver Golden Tate, left, breaks away from Hawaii defensive back Jameel Dowling and runs into the end zone for a touchdown during the third quarter of the Hawaii Bowl on Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2008 in Honolulu. Marco Garcia, AP

Notre Dame wide receiver Michael Floyd, left, celebrates with Golden Tate after Tate scored a touchdown during the second quarter of the Hawaii Bowl NCAA college football game against Hawaii at Aloha Stadium on Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2008, in Honolulu. Marco Garcia, AP

Tate is a former Tennessee Titans Mr. Football winner. He went on to play at Notre Dame where he was the Biletnikoff Award winner in 2009 and a unanimous first-team All-American.

Tate was picked in the second round of the 2010 NFL Draft by the Seattle Seahawks and won a Super Bowl in 2013. He signed with the Detroit Lions prior to the 2014 season where he played three full seasons before being traded to the Philadelphia Eagles this year.

The night also includes several premier awards, including the Fred Russell Lifetime Achievement Award, the Kaia Jergenson Courage Award, an academic award, a leadership award, male and female overall athlete of the year, play of the year, coach of the year, team of the year, a top team fan vote, a Special Olympics award and an I AM SPORT award sponsored by GE Healthcare.

The I AM SPORT award is given to an athlete who is an inspirational role model or creates an impact in the community in a positive way off the field.

Andrew Pearson, Caleb Pearson, Ryan Pearson, Jacqueline Pearson and Blake Pearson are on the red carpet of the 2018 Tennessean Sports Awards at Music City Center June 3, 2018. Ryan Tolbert / For The Tennessean

Rebecca McKinney, Shelly Fulks, Steve Richardson, Anita Nisbet and Rick Reasoner are on the red carpet of the 2018 Tennessean Sports Awards at Music City Center June 3, 2018. Ryan Tolbert / For The Tennessean

Terry White, Christine White, Harper White, Chesney White, Jill White and Hudson White are on the red carpet of the 2018 Tennessean Sports Awards at Music City Center June 3, 2018. Ryan Tolbert / For The Tennessean